About Visa Application

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Most nationalities do not need a visa. If you need a visa you will need to apply at a China embassy.

Nationals from India and Taiwan residents need to register prior to arrival. Please use the links below.

Visa are required for nationals from Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo Republic, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia,  Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Korea (North), Kyrgystan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Moldova, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.

Visas for Hong Kong are handled by Chinese Embassies. 

Visa requirements Hong Kong 

Foreign consulates in Hong Kong

Pre-arrival Registration for Taiwan Residents

Pre-arrival Registration for Indian Nationals

For more information, please visit https://www.projectvisa.com/visainformation/Hong_Kong

Invitation letter Notes:

1. A Letter of Invitation is a proof that your paper submission and registration application are accepted by the conference committee board. It will be stated in English and may help with your visa application. However, it does not guarantee you a visa.

2. Invitation letters will only be issued once your registration and payment have been completed and it will be sent by e-mail.

3. For those who require a visa, please note that the Organizing Committee has no control over the visa application process, or the decision of the visa adjudicator in the embassy or consulate. The conference cannot be responsible for actual visa issuances. The process length varies from individuals, you’re strongly advised to start your application as soon as you can.

4. Should your application be denied,  We  cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will we engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant.